Laba Township

Laba Township is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 15,000 and an area of 323 km2.

Administrative division
As of 2016, the township is divided into six villages:
 * Talanong (塔拉弄村)
 * Mangdong (芒东村)
 * Xiaolaba (小拉巴村)
 * Nanpan (南畔村)
 * Yintong (音同村)
 * Nanlie (南列村)

History
After the founding of the Communist State in 1949, Ximeng District was set up. It was renamed "Laba District" in 1953. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Laba Commune" in 1958 and then Xiangdong Commune  in 1969. It was incorporated as a township in 1988.

Geography
The township is located in southwestern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. It borders Zhutang Township in the north, Ximeng County and Menglian County in the west, Donghui Town in the south, and Menglang Town in the east.

There are mainly three rivers in the township, namely the Nanluo River, Nannong River and Nanpan River.

Economy
The township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The region abounds with manganese, lead, zinc, and copper. The main crops of the region are grain, followed by corn and wheat. Economic crops are mainly tea and fruit.

Demographics
As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,000.

Transportation
The Provincial Highway S320 winds through the township.